Between Islam and the Gun: Why Pakistan Remains Trapped in Its Own Narrative
Balaji Subramanian Even in 2025, Pakistan’s ideological rigidity, military dominance, and dependence on external patrons like the U.S. and China…
Counterterrorism as Camouflage: How Washington Exploits Islamabad for Balochistan’s Riches
Pranav S Strategic interest in Balochistan’s resources: Washington eyes vast reserves of gold, copper, lithium, and rare earths, seeking to…
The Enduring U.S. Obsession with Pakistan: A Strategic Tool Against India?
Aayush Pal While the U.S. champions the rule of law, its interests in Pakistan often lead it to deal with…
Operation Sindoor and the Rise of Indian Realism: A Case for Unilateral Action
Operation Sindoor, India’s decisive military operation in a geopolitically sensitive region, epitomises this doctrine. It demonstrated that when…
Standing Tall: India’s Unwavering Path in the Face of US Pressure
Frank Rausan Pereira The Indian government has made it clear that it will not compromise on its national interests. It will…
“Friend” or Foe? Trump’s Tariff Deception Exposes the US’s Contradictory India Policy
On one hand, President Trump calls India a strategic partner and a friend, and on the other hand,…
UNSC’s Terror Blind Spot: Pakistan’s Resolution and Global Hypocrisy on Terrorism
The adoption of a resolution by a state-sponsor of terrorism is is exactly why many believe that the…
The Indus Waters Treaty: Legacy, Challenges, and the Role of Arbitration
Megna Devkar The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a post-independence treaty signed and implemented in 1960 by India and Pakistan under…
Russia–Pakistan Relations: A Strategic Shift or Overblown Concern?
Nishant Kumar Hota In recent years, Russia has made quiet but significant moves to improve its ties with Pakistan. A particularly…